What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. The fact that it dissolves in fat is important, because it means the body can store it for future use. Ultraviolet B (UVB) in sunlight rays convert cholesterol in the skin into vitamin D. Darker skins need more sun to get the same amount of [...]
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GH is made by the pituitary glad, located at the base of the brain. GH helps children grow taller (also called linear growth), increases muscle mass, and decrease body fat. In both children and adults GH helps control the body’s metabolism – the process by which cells change food into energy and make other substances [...] Get a tape, throw the machine The last few decades has seen outstanding advancements in modern medicine in arresting & finding cures for many incurable maladies. But a cure for obesity has so far remained elusive. World over, doctors are increasingly worried about obesity. Recognized, since 1985, as a chronic disease, obesity is the second [...] Section 7. Stress, is hormone the answer? Some of the high-risk groups prone to stress related problems include professionals in the fields of Software, Pharma, Banking & Financial Services. Individuals suffering from STRESS may fail to perform on personal as well as professional front. Young professionals continue to suffer from ‘stress’ and related health complications [...] Life after change, For her! Normal hormone cycle The regular menstrual cycle attained at the time of puberty is an indication of activation of the biological clock and maturation of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary gland in women. This is the beginning of feminity, natures’ desire for continuation of the human generations. With advancement of the [...] Stress, is hormone the answer? Some of the high-risk groups prone to stress related problems include professionals in the fields of Software, Pharma, Banking & Financial Services. Individuals suffering from STRESS may fail to perform on personal as well as professional front. Young professionals continue to suffer from ‘stress’ and related health complications like Physical [...] Regional obesity: Pear better than Apple! What is regional obesity? The traditional definition of obesity includes a measure of height/weight and defined as Body Mass Index (BMI). Now with the advancement of science we are realising regional obesity is much more important for health. Here we measure the girth of waist and hip and express [...] What is polycystic ovary? Polycystic ovary (PCO) also called as Stein-Leventhal syndrome is a vast spectrum of disease affecting a women’s health ranging from menstrual irregularities, acne, excess facial & body hair (hirsuitism), weight gain and problems regarding fertility along with cysts in the ovaries. How common is PCO? It is found in 10-20% of [...] Unwanted hair in the face! What is hirsutism? Excess unwanted hair in women and girls in face or other parts of the body is called hirsutism. There is no fixed amount of hair that is needed for diagnosis; it is the sensitivity of the individual. If you think you are not happy with the facial [...] |
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